On Sunday, March 24, Katie Holmes decided to spend the day in Manhattan, but she did not travel in a private SUV. She hopped on the subway at the Broadway-Lafayette Street station and drove underground like a true city dweller. At the same time, she set a textbook example of stylish commuting.

A Dawson's Creek graduate, she embraced a commuter-chic aesthetic consisting of the items she wears most often while on the move. Holmes kept warm in her trusty Frankie Shop Gaia coat, which she layered over a cream-colored collared top tucked into wide black pants. Off-white Gucci Brixton loafers peeked out just slightly from the hem of the pants.

To finish the look, Holmes slung his trusty Mansur Gavriel tote over his shoulder.

Holmes has a wardrobe of staples to get her through her days of navigating the streets of Manhattan. Just a few weeks ago, the actress was spotted in her beloved Frankie Shoppe coat (with her cat by her side) while running errands in New York City.

She kept the tone very casual that day, styling the coat over a cozy knit sweater, straight leg jeans, tortoiseshell sunglasses, and chunky PONY sneakers. This longline coat was worn several times before and after the early spring sightings.

Holmes is also a fan of Mansur Gabriel bags, pairing her Frankie Shoppe coat with a tote (no surprise there.) In January, she wore both of her dependable wardrobe essentials during a leisurely stroll through New York City. She also wore her cherished Adidas "Samba" sneakers.